Affluence in WS9 0RT
How WS9 0RT ranks on deprivation and income, and the work and qualifications behind it.
- Neighbourhood
- Aldridge South
- Council
- Walsall
- Region
- West Midlands
- Neighbourhood population
- 1,546 (2024)
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How well off WS9 0RT is
On the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, the WS9 0RT area averages decile 9.0 of 10 — among the most affluent fifth of England. The index ranks places within England only, so it can't be compared across the UK's nations.
- Living environment6.0
- Health and disability7.0
- Older people in low-income households7.0
- Employment8.0
- Crime8.0
- Income9.0
- Education and skills9.0
- Children in low-income families9.0
- Barriers to housing and services10.0
Household income
ONS's estimate of mean household income before tax, 2022/23. Published for neighbourhoods of around 7,000 people; areas spanning several are weighted by households.
Who is in work
Across England, 55.7% of adults are in work; the WS9 0RT area is broadly in line with that, at 51.9%. 34.9% are retired and 6.3% are full-time students.
Social grade
Across England, 33.2% of adults work in managerial or professional jobs; the WS9 0RT area is above that, at 38.9%.
Highest qualification
Across England, 33.9% of adults hold a degree or equivalent; the WS9 0RT area is broadly in line with that, at 32.6%. 19.4% have no qualifications.
Census figures aren't published for single postcodes, so everything on this tab describes the neighbourhood WS9 0RT sits in (Aldridge South): about 1,546 residents.
Sources: English Indices of Deprivation 2025; ONS small area income estimates; Census 2021 (ONS). Open Government Licence v3.0.